https://f1itsolutions.co.za/blog Practical IT, cybersecurity and cloud insights from the F1 IT Solutions team. en-ZA https://f1itsolutions.co.za/blog/four-breach-notices-one-shared-vendor https://f1itsolutions.co.za/blog/four-breach-notices-one-shared-vendor Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT EasyEquities, Cell C, Bidvest Bank and Peregrine all warned customers within hours of each other. The common thread was a single compliance provider. https://f1itsolutions.co.za/blog/shadow-it-apps-connected-to-your-data https://f1itsolutions.co.za/blog/shadow-it-apps-connected-to-your-data Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT Staff sign up for cloud tools and click Accept on permission prompts. Here is how to find what is connected to your data and bring it under control. https://f1itsolutions.co.za/blog/secure-employee-offboarding-lingering-access https://f1itsolutions.co.za/blog/secure-employee-offboarding-lingering-access Mon, 07 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT Most businesses disable the email account when someone leaves and stop there. Here is what a proper offboarding process closes, and why it matters. https://f1itsolutions.co.za/blog/f1-panorays-partnership https://f1itsolutions.co.za/blog/f1-panorays-partnership Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT F1 IT Solutions is now an approved Panorays MSSP partner, bringing continuous third-party cyber risk management to South Africa, the UK and Europe. https://f1itsolutions.co.za/blog/windows-10-grace-year-ends-october https://f1itsolutions.co.za/blog/windows-10-grace-year-ends-october Mon, 31 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Windows 10's first extended-support year ends on 13 October 2026. Here is what changes, what delaying costs, and how to plan a move to Windows 11. https://f1itsolutions.co.za/blog/cyber-insurance-what-insurers-check https://f1itsolutions.co.za/blog/cyber-insurance-what-insurers-check Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Cyber insurance applications have become technical audits. Here is what underwriters now check, and what a declined claim usually comes down to. https://f1itsolutions.co.za/blog/ai-done-properly-secure-ai-applications https://f1itsolutions.co.za/blog/ai-done-properly-secure-ai-applications Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Anyone can build a working AI app now. Far fewer can build one that is safe for real customer data. The five gaps we see most often, and how to close them. https://f1itsolutions.co.za/blog/supply-chain-attacks-trusted-software https://f1itsolutions.co.za/blog/supply-chain-attacks-trusted-software Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Attackers get in through a trusted supplier or a routine software update, not your front door. Here is how supply chain attacks work and how to reduce the risk. https://f1itsolutions.co.za/blog/spf-dkim-dmarc-email-authentication https://f1itsolutions.co.za/blog/spf-dkim-dmarc-email-authentication Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Mailbox providers now reject email that fails SPF, DKIM and DMARC checks. What the three records do and how to roll them out without breaking mail. https://f1itsolutions.co.za/blog/microsoft-365-security-beyond-the-defaults https://f1itsolutions.co.za/blog/microsoft-365-security-beyond-the-defaults Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Migrating to Microsoft 365 isn’t the same as securing it. Here’s what business owners and IT managers often miss once the mailboxes go live. https://f1itsolutions.co.za/blog/popia-compliance-checklist-for-sa-businesses https://f1itsolutions.co.za/blog/popia-compliance-checklist-for-sa-businesses Mon, 27 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT A practical POPIA checklist for SA businesses: the eight conditions, Information Officer registration, operator contracts and breach reporting. https://f1itsolutions.co.za/blog/your-cybersecurity-defence-system https://f1itsolutions.co.za/blog/your-cybersecurity-defence-system Thu, 23 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT Most businesses own plenty of security tools but no security system. Here is what a layered cybersecurity defence system looks like, and why SIEM matters. https://f1itsolutions.co.za/blog/mfa-fatigue-attacks-and-phishing-resistant-authentication https://f1itsolutions.co.za/blog/mfa-fatigue-attacks-and-phishing-resistant-authentication Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT Attackers now bypass MFA by spamming approval prompts until someone taps yes. Here’s how MFA fatigue attacks work and how to stop them. https://f1itsolutions.co.za/blog/ransomware-defence-is-a-stack-not-a-single-product https://f1itsolutions.co.za/blog/ransomware-defence-is-a-stack-not-a-single-product Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT One tool will not stop modern ransomware. Here is the layered protection stack every business needs, from prevention through to tested recovery. https://f1itsolutions.co.za/blog/banks-rehearse-cyber-attacks-your-business-should-too https://f1itsolutions.co.za/blog/banks-rehearse-cyber-attacks-your-business-should-too Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT South Africa’s banking regulator now watches banks rehearse cyber attacks. Here is what those exercises reveal, and why smaller firms should copy them. https://f1itsolutions.co.za/blog/why-your-backup-plan-might-fail-when-you-need-it https://f1itsolutions.co.za/blog/why-your-backup-plan-might-fail-when-you-need-it Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT Having backups isn’t the same as being able to recover. Here’s why recovery testing matters more than backup frequency, and how to start. https://f1itsolutions.co.za/blog/deepfakes-and-fraud-as-a-service https://f1itsolutions.co.za/blog/deepfakes-and-fraud-as-a-service Sun, 12 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT Deepfake calls, hijacked accounts and fraud kits for hire. South Africa’s banking regulator says digital fraud is escalating in scale and sophistication. https://f1itsolutions.co.za/blog/south-africas-new-cyber-rules-for-financial-firms https://f1itsolutions.co.za/blog/south-africas-new-cyber-rules-for-financial-firms Sat, 11 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT Joint Standards 2 of 2024 and 4 of 2023 set firm expectations for cybersecurity and IT governance in South African financial firms. A plain-language guide. https://f1itsolutions.co.za/blog/managing-third-party-vendor-risk https://f1itsolutions.co.za/blog/managing-third-party-vendor-risk Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT Your vendors can open the door to attackers even when your own systems are secure. Here’s how to manage third-party risk without drowning in paperwork. https://f1itsolutions.co.za/blog/ai-powered-cybersecurity https://f1itsolutions.co.za/blog/ai-powered-cybersecurity Mon, 23 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Artificial intelligence is reshaping cybersecurity. As criminals use AI for smarter phishing and ransomware, businesses need to respond strategically. https://f1itsolutions.co.za/blog/business-email-security-the-real-risk https://f1itsolutions.co.za/blog/business-email-security-the-real-risk Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT For most businesses in Cape Town, email is the heart of daily operations — and it remains the number one entry point for cyber attacks and fraud. https://f1itsolutions.co.za/blog/what-managed-it-really-looks-like https://f1itsolutions.co.za/blog/what-managed-it-really-looks-like Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Many businesses still think IT support is about fixing computers when something breaks. In a managed IT environment, that thinking is outdated. https://f1itsolutions.co.za/blog/dark-web-monitoring-with-sophos https://f1itsolutions.co.za/blog/dark-web-monitoring-with-sophos Fri, 07 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT Corporate logins leak in breaches long before anyone notices. What credential monitoring can see, what it cannot, and how to respond when a match lands. https://f1itsolutions.co.za/blog/the-ai-security-paradox https://f1itsolutions.co.za/blog/the-ai-security-paradox Tue, 14 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT Artificial Intelligence is reshaping cybersecurity: it empowers defenders with speed and precision, and arms cybercriminals with smarter ways to attack. https://f1itsolutions.co.za/blog/is-your-business-cyber-ready https://f1itsolutions.co.za/blog/is-your-business-cyber-ready Wed, 16 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT Cybersecurity is essential for protecting your business from data breaches, financial loss, and operational disruptions. It is no longer optional. https://f1itsolutions.co.za/blog/why-n-able-is-a-game-changer-for-it-management-and-cybersecurity https://f1itsolutions.co.za/blog/why-n-able-is-a-game-changer-for-it-management-and-cybersecurity Tue, 15 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT Remote monitoring and management catches small IT faults early — and turns patch latency into a security metric instead of an admin chore. https://f1itsolutions.co.za/blog/avoiding-downtime-it-services-in-cape-town https://f1itsolutions.co.za/blog/avoiding-downtime-it-services-in-cape-town Wed, 26 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT Technology is the backbone of productivity and growth. When it goes wrong, the cost is more than frustration: lost revenue, lost time, and lost trust.